Minnesota's Longest Winter
In 1949-50, the Pigeon River crossing recorded 190 days of continuous snow cover; could that record fall this year? From the Tower Timberjay - April 19, 2018
Sunny today, warming up into the weekend
From the National Weather Service - Duluth MN - April 19, 2018
Cook County fishing closures will protect spawning fish
Anglers in Cook County will notice fishing closure signs at several area lakes this spring. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 17, 2018
The mini-Titanic: British ship preserved for 107 years hundreds of feet under Lake Superior.
A ship's bell, table, chairs and even a piano revealed inside the incredible wreckage of a British ship. See this remarkable photo essay. By George Martin of The Daily Mail - April 17, 2018
Featured Articles
Senate drops measure to exempt ship ballasts from Clean Water Act
The U.S. Senate voted narrowly Wednesday against a measure that would have pulled some significant Clean Water Act protections for the Great Lakes and other U.S. waters. By Dan Eagan of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - April 19, 2018
Ontario's Lynx and Bobcat Mystery.
From Ontario Fish and Wildlife Newsletter - Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - April 17, 2018
If it’s predictable, it’s preventable: Wildfire Prevention Week 2018
This Wildfire Prevention Week (April 15-21), the Department of Natural Resources encourages people to look past the late-season snow and start getting ready for wildfire season. From the Minnesota DNR - April 16, 2018
Sheriff’s Office Leads Unwanted Prescription Drug Take Back
Contact: Valerie Marasco, Director of Emergency Management & Public Information, mobile
218-387-5366 or Valerie.marasco@co.cook.mn.us
North Shore Arts Scene
North Shore Arts Scene gives you the low down on the latest arts scene events and activities from one of the most creative communities in Minnesota. Read Joan Farnam's blog here. Photo: Matt Herberg
Student Voices
Kindergarten Transition Event coming April 19.
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YMCA adds after-school activities for kids.
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Interim principal tag taken off Mitch Dorr
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Thank You from Cook County Schools Robotics Team
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I.S.D. 166 and GES agree on “educational pillars” for area students
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Boreal Corps kids in St. Paul to educate lawmakers on Tobacco 21
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Behind the scenes at Boreal Corps
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Cook County Schools ISD 166 March 22, 2018 School Board Agenda
Local Life
Local entrepreneur shares another side of her life with her newly published book
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Beer, Bread and a Farmer: The Leftovers from a day of Brewing
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Buy a House in Cook County They Said...It’ll be Fun They Said: Reflections of a new Cook County resident
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Be aware of bears this spring; DNR lists tips for avoiding conflicts
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Gary Zinter retiring—sort of.
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Chamber, Moving Matters announce 2018 Great Place Project funding winners
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Cook County Jewish Community Celebrates Passover
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Ready or Not Here I Come: Reflections of a new Cook County resident
WTIP Radio
Amy Demmer to step down as director of Art Colony
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What is FirstNet and will it bring more towers to Cook County?
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WTIP announces leadership transition
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The little station that could': Grand Marais-based WTIP celebrates 20th year on air
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Grand Marais mayor declares March 9 'Social Justice Day'
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WTIP's "Still the One" membership drive raises $20,035
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An interview with Cook County's new highway engineer
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Cell phone coverage coming to the Gunflint Trail
Outdoors
Moose tags in Thunder Bay district cut again by OMNRF
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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports
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Brutally cold April will impact May fishing opener
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Dennis Anderson: Reference to northeast moose management is dubious in Minnesota's deer plan
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Trio of climbers makes first recorded ascent of B.C. peak
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Volunteers add $7.4 million in value to DNR
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DNR’s main trout hatchery in disrepair, jeopardizing statewide stocking efforts
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New plan fosters better understanding of deer management, more citizen input
News
Cook County Schools ISD 166 April 19 School Board Agenda
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Watch: Waves batter Lake Superior shore.
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U.S. Senate voting this week on looser rules for Great Lakes ships dumping ballast water
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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report
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Rainy Lake water levels to get tweaked following public input
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Historic storm for some -- average for others: Montevideo, Minn., records 20.5 inches of snow in apparent record
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Watch: Storm sends dangerous waves crashing along the North Shore
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Lake Michigan pier briefly submerged during 'Great Lakes meteotsunami'
Community
Navigating the Virtual Playground seminar coming May 10.
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Owners of Nor'Wester Lodge profiled in News Tribune
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Violence Prevention Center: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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Cook County Tennis Association announces 2018 Spring Youth Instruction Program
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Behind-the-Scenes Heroes on the Other End of the Line
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Patrick Knight hired as first Grand Marais communications director
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Topic of the Month: Creating Connection
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Next Library Tech Night Coming Wednesday, May 9
Arts+Culture
Wildlife artist Nicole Ruuska draws inspiration from northwest Ontario
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They work in Minneapolis, but their design hearts live on the North Shore.
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Grammy nominee Ruthie Foster to appear at Arrowhead Center for the Arts
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Castle Danger, winner of the Ultimate Beer Bracket, basks in the glow of glory
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Female focused films at Northwest Festival coming in April
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Justine's at Gunflint Lodge and Bluefin Grille among the 10 most beautiful restaurants in the state.
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Clay Club program starting soon
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Minnesota tunesmiths Barbara Jean and Molly Dean combine as Dusty Heart
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